Pavel Srnicek - 1991

Arrived from Banik Ostrava for £350,000 and established himself as No 1 under Ossie Ardiles. A horrid run saw him dropped by Ardiles before Kevin Keegan came in. Took a while to get and hold onto the No 1 jersey but was between the sticks as United battled for the title. He became a legend on Tyneside. His death in December 2015 led to an outpouring of grief from United fans and former colleagues.

Rating: 8/10

Shaka Hislop - 1995

Newcastle 3-0 Coventry, Shaka Hislop, goalkeeper (Image: Mirrorpix)

Arrived from Reading as Keegan looked to up the stakes in the battle for keeper spot. Hislop started the 1995-96 season as the first choice but an injury allowed Srnicek back in. Srnicek held on to that spot for the following season until Hislop was handed his first start on December 28, 1996 - a 7-1 thrashing of Spurs. Left the following the summer.

Rating: 6/10

Shay Given - 1997

Shay Given during his days at Newcastle United (Image: Getty Images)

Kenny Dalglish brought in Given from his former club Blackburn Rovers, spelling the end for both Srnicek and Hislop. Given arrived for a miniscule £1.7 million and went onto become arguably the best goalkeeper seen in the United colours since Jimmy Lawrence or Ronnie Simpson. Spent 12 years on Tyneside and is still highly thought of by the Magpie faithful who remember him for so many fantastic saves.

Rating - 10/10

Lionel Perez - 1998

Lionel Perez - The French goalkeeper made more than 70 appearances from 1996-98 before his move to Newcastle United. He would not feature once for the Magpies - spending his time on loan at Scunthorpe United and Cambridge United

One of the most peculiar signings ever at Newcastle United. Few could believe it when Perez joined from rivals Sunderland. He had hardly set the world alight with the Black Cats and that went on to show as he failed to make a single appearance for United in two years.

Rating - 1/10

Tim Krul - 2005

Newcastle's Tim Krul (Image: Action Images / Lee Smith)

Arrived as a 17-year-old and instantly stood out. Still on Newcastle United’s books but looks likely to depart sooner rather than later with just 12 months left on his contract. Possibly the nearest thing to a replacement for Shay Given that the club have ever had, and was linked with moves to the likes of Spurs a few years back. Injuries have cost him of late but will always be remembered as one of United’s best.

Rating - 9/10

Rob Elliot - 2011

Rob Elliot (Image: Newcastle United)

Arrived from Charlton and was another one that shocked fans. Took a bit of time to get into the swing of things but eventually the supporters warmed to him and many would pick him as their current No 1. He has just recovered from a long-term injury and it was great to see him back towards the end of last season - he will relish the chance to battle for the jersey.

Rating - 8/10

Karl Darlow - 2014

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Arrived as part of the deal which saw Jamaal Lascelles leave Nottingham Forest too. Another shot-stopper who took time to win over the fans, and still some aren’t sure. Was No 1 for most of last season, but has the tendency to make some mistakes. His future is unclear.

Rating - 6/10

Matz Sels - 2016

And the man in question. He arrived on Tyneside with a good reputation, and a lot was expected of him. A bad start in pre-season and then in the league campaign saw his career get off to the worst possible start and he never recovered. Did get four clean sheets.